Perovskia atriplicifolia Little Spire

Russian Sage

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Type: Perennials
Height: Medium 3' (Plant 2' apart)
Bloom Time: Mid-Summer to Mid-Fall
Sun-Shade: Full Sun
Zones: 4-9   Find Your Zone
Soil Condition: Normal, Sandy
Flower / Accent: Lavender / Lavender
Patent: #11,643
Pot Size: 3.5" square x 4" deep
Good for a border spot where Russian Sage would look nice, but would be too large. Perovskia Little Spire is upright and compact at 2' with all the good qualities of the genus. Violet-blue flowers atop aromatic grey-green foliage. This variety does well without spring pinching.

Features to Note:

  • Hot Dry Site Tolerant
  • Good for Dried Flowers
  • Deer Resistant
  • Blooms for 4 Weeks or More
  • Perennial Plant of the Year
  • Beneficial for Pollinators

Perovskia General Information:

Perovskia are graceful aromatic shrubs with an open habit. Long spikes of silvery-blue flowers accent its complementary silver-gray foliage. Flowers almost two months from the summer into the fall. Shrub size semi-woody plants for full sun. Avoid too moist (wet feet).

Perovskia Plant Care:

Prefers somewhat dry soil with good drainage. Can be divided every 4 - 6 years in spring or fall. Offsets from side of clump can be dug and transplanted. Should not be cut back hard in the fall, leaving some stem buds for next year's growth. Clean up old foliage and stems in spring.

$12.95 ea.
(3+) $12.50 ea.
Ships: Fall 2016
Plant Code: PELS